THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Page 3 Tickets going fast for Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame banquet set for March 7 Bob Rotondi is Legacy Selection; Other inductees Shawn Brickman, Joe Caraco Sr., Kenny Mazonson, Deano Summers, Sal Turilli, Pearl & Perry Verge Sr. Advocate Staff Report T ickets are going fast for the Inaugural Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame banquet set for Thursday, March 7. The much-anticipated event is set for the Malden Moose Hall, 562 Broadway. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for the social reception, with photo opportunities at 6:45 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. An induction ceremony will follow the dinner. Some of the most well-known and appreciated contributors to the sport of Baseball in the city of Malden will soon get their due honors. All those who want to share in honoring these inaugural honorees are welcome and invited to attend the First Annual Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony. The Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame's mission is simple: “To honor those who lives and meaningful contributions have directly and positively impacted Baseball in the city of Malden through the years.”. In the letter to the inductees from the MBL Hall of Fame, it explains: "Baseball has been an integral part of the history of the city of Malden and indeed, it is a part of the very fabric of this community. The institutions that have been formed, then grown and thrived surrounding the sport of Baseball in our city Ruth Manager and League Offi cer. Pearl Verge also a former Malden Babe Ruth Offi cer and Fundraising Assistant to league Treasurer The Legacy Inductee for 2024 is the individual whose contribution to the sport of baseball in Malden has been both very impactful and long-lasting. The baseball legacy of Bob Rohave helped thousands of individuals and families in the city of Malden create so many wonderful and lasting relationships, friendships and memories." Certainly, your contributions through the years to Baseball in the city of Malden deserve special recognition and acknowledgement among those whose contributions have been exemplary and particularly noteworthy." This year's inductees to be honored on March 7 are the following: — Bob Rotondi, LEGACY Inductee — Shawn Brickman, former longtime Malden High Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Northeastern University Division 1 Baseball record-holder, Malden High School, Malden Babe Ruth and Malden Little League standout —Joe Caraco Sr., former longtime Malden Babe Ruth Manager and BRL Board Member and Offi cer —Kenny Mazonson, present 50-year-plus Malden Little League and Malden Youth Baseball Manager, League Offi cer and Board Member; Former Malden Babe Ruth coach and former Malden Senior Babe Ruth Manager — Deano Summers, present Malden Babe Field Director (nearly 20 years), present Malden Babe Ruth Manager (Flames, nearly 30 years), former Malden Senior Babe Ruth Manager (Marlins), former Malden High School Assistant Baseball Coach) —Sal Turilli (posthumously), former longtime Malden Babe Ruth (Stars) and Malden Little League (Tornadoes) manager, coached many, many future high school stars in Malden —Pearl and Perry Verge Sr., one of the early "First Lady of Malden Babe Ruth" contributors and her husband, who was a former longtime Malden Babe tondi extends back to the 1950s, when he began his coaching career as manager of the Little League Rifl es. He then continued in the managerial ranks with the Malden Babe Ruth League for 13-15 year olds in 1960 and continued to the present day, where he still serves as manager of the Malden BRL Knights. "It should be a great night for everyone and we are expecting a great turnout," said Malden Baseball LEGACY Hall of Fame representative and one of the founders Bob McVicar, who has long been active in Malden Baseball on many levels, particularly in fundraising for Malden Babe Ruth, Malden High School Baseball and Malden Youth Baseball. ***** Tickets for the First Annual Malden Baseball LEGACY are $35.00 per person and $280.00 for a table of eight. All tickets must be purchased in advance, with none sold at the door.Payment may be made through credit card, Venmo or Cash App. Arrangements can be made for check payment through reservations as well. Please email: steve.freker@ gmail.com to reserve tickets and/or to request information and any other questions. Mid-grade Regular $3.88 99 64 95 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.68 Order online at angelosoil.com Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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